Joan Alarilla
Joan Velasco Alarilla is a Filipino politician who served as Mayor of Meycauayan from 2007 until 2016. Alarilla ran for the congressional seat for the 4th District in the 2016 elections, but she lost to Linabelle Villarica[1].
Joan Alarilla | |
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| Mayor of Meycauayan, Bulacan | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Eduardo Alarilla |
| Succeeded by | Henry Villarica |
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| Born | Joan Velasco Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| Spouse(s) | Eduardo Alarilla Jr. (died 2009) |
| Children | Judy Alarilla |
Controversy
On March 2017, The Sandiganbayan found Alarilla guilty of serious dishonesty and grave misconduct[2] She is over ghost projects, including the construction of basketball courts, kindergarten, and more. Following that, Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales bars her for holding public office[3].
Personal life
Alarilla is married to Eduardo Alarilla Jr., former mayor of their city. He died of lingering sickness on March 5, 2009[4].
References
- "Villarica gains control of Meycauayan City". The Manila Times. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- Nonato, Vince (24 September 2017). "Ex-Meycauayan mayor charged over P4.55-M ghost projects". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- Nonato, Vince (17 March 2017). "Ex-Meycauayan mayor banned from gov't over ghost projects". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
- Ramos, Rommel (5 March 2009). "Former Meycauayan Mayor dies of sickness". Punto. Retrieved 5 March 2009.
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